How to Solve a Problem The Rise (and Falls) of a Rock-Climbing Champion
By Ashima Shiraishi
What can falling off a boulder teach a champion about finding new ways forward?
inspiring · energetic · determined · thought-provoking
Genres
What is How to Solve a Problem The Rise (and Falls) of a Rock-Climbing Champion about?
Ashima Shiraishi was one of the world’s youngest rock-climbing champions. In this inspiring true story, she explains how climbers tackle a “problem” — a boulder that must be climbed from bottom to top. Ashima describes the excitement of trying new routes, the frustration of falling and the determination needed to try again. With courage, creativity and patience, she learns that setbacks can reveal new possibilities, both on the rock face and in everyday life.
About the author
Ashima Shiraishi is a talented author and rock climber from New York. She began climbing as a child and became famous for her amazing skill, determination and creative style. Ashima wrote the inspiring children’s book How to Solve a Problem: The Rise (and Falls) of a Rock-Climbing Champion, which shares lessons about trying, learning and never giving up.
Pages
40 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2020
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